Thrilling Showdowns Unveiled: Manchester United vs PSG, Glasgow City vs SK Brann - Women's Champions League Qualifying Draw
Exciting clashes set for Women's Champions League qualifying round as Manchester United face Paris Saint-Germain, while Glasgow City take on SK Brann Winners will secure a spot in the prestigious Champions League group stage
Manchester United will take on Paris St Germain, who have been runners-up twice before, in a crucial match to secure a spot in the Women's Champions League group stage. Having clinched a European spot for the first time after finishing second in the Women's Super League last season, United will have the home advantage for the first leg of the second qualifying round tie, which will take place on either October 10 or 11.
The second leg will see Marc Skinner's side play in France on October 18 or 19.
The round also includes Scottish champions Glasgow City taking on Norway's SK Brann.
Chelsea already have a place in the group stage after winning the WSL last season along with Barcelona, Lyon and Bayern Munich.
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Arsenal were dumped out of the Champions League by Paris FC
Arsenal, who finished third in the WSL in the 2022-23 season and reached the semi-finals of the Champions League alongside Chelsea, suffered elimination in the first qualifying round. They were narrowly defeated by Paris FC in a penalty shootout after a thrilling 3-3 draw.
The second qualifying round presents two distinct paths. The champions path involves 14 teams competing for seven group places, while the league path features 10 teams vying for five group spots. In both paths, teams will engage in two-legged ties.
WCL second qualifying round draw
Upcoming Matches:Champions path
- Apollon Ladies vs Benfica
- FC Zurich vs Ajax
- Roma vs FC Vorskla
- Valur vs SKN St. Polten
- Slavia Prague vs Olimpia Cluj
- Glasgow City vs SK Brann
- Spartak Subotica vs FC Rosengard
League path
Other Matches:Champions path
- BK Hacken vs FC Twente
- Real Madrid vs Valerenga
- Eintracht Frankfurt vs Sparta Prague
- Paris FC vs Wolfsburg
- Manchester United vs Paris Saint-Germain
Earps to stay at Man Utd as club sign four on Deadline Day
Mary Earps is set to remain with Manchester United until at least January.Despite receiving a record-breaking offer from Arsenal for the England No 1 goalkeeper in women's football last month, United has made the decision to reject it. Even though Earps' contract expires next summer, the club is standing firm and refusing to part ways with her.
United is facing the challenge of persuading her to pledge her long-term commitment to the club, as We News reports. The club recently completed the signing of goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce from OL Reign for £100,000 on Deadline Day.
Marc Skinner's team made two big announcements on Thursday. They signed Spanish World Cup champion Irene Guerrero from Atletico Madrid and Everton's Gabby George for a fee of £150,000. Furthermore, on Friday, United confirmed the signing of Lyon forward Melvine Malard on a season-long loan. The 23-year-old had agreed to the move before the transfer deadline.
WSL begins on October 1
The WSL commences on Sunday, October 1, featuring six matches. The lineup includes the reigning champions, Chelsea, taking on Tottenham live on We at 5.30pm.
A few WSL teams have already commenced their pre-season training, and it is anticipated that England players will rejoin their respective squads within the upcoming weeks. Afterwards, they will regather for the Nations League.
Following the Lionesses' triumphant European Championship victory last year, ticket sales across the WSL reached unprecedented heights. With the team's impressive performance in this summer's World Cup, where they made it to the final, there is great anticipation for an even greater influx of viewership to the league.
